Read through our marquee wedding Q&A
Do you want to hire a marquee for your wedding day, but are not sure where to start? You are not alone. Many couples find the choice overwhelming and don’t know how to choose the right option for them. To get you started, look through our marquee wedding Q&A for help and guidance.
What size of marquee do you need?
To get the most appropriately sized marquee, you need to have a clear idea of how many guests you intend to invite. This overall figure needs to include guests attending both during the day and the evening.
It’s also essential that you consider the space needed for catering, dining, and entertainment. Otherwise, you may hire a marquee that is too large or small and not entirely fit for purpose. Providing an approximate figure will make it far easier for the marquee supplier to recommend a size that suits your requirements.
Is the chosen venue suitable for a marquee?
A professional marquee hire company will require an inspection of your venue in advance to check its suitability. Marquees can be assembled to fit a number of venue spaces. But it’s always best to have it checked out first. This will give the supplier and you valuable insight into potential issues that may need to be dealt with. These can include space limitations, lack of power sources, and uneven ground.
You may find that you need to add additional extras to mitigate site concerns, such as outsourcing generators. Doing this will ensure the marquee company gives you a more accurate estimation of how much the marquee hire package will cost overall.
How long do you need the marquee for?
To help you budget and plan your wedding more efficiently, you need to know how long you require the marquee you wish to hire. You may need time to dress the marquee before the wedding or need a few days to clean up afterward.
Marquee hire companies will vary when it comes to the assembling and dismantling process. Some may set up the day before your wedding and wait a week before they dismantle. Whereas others will set up on the day and pick it up the day after. So be realistic about your needs and discuss them thoroughly with your marquee supplier. This will make choosing suitable dates far easier.
How much does a marquee wedding cost? How much does it cost to hire a wedding marquee?
Marquee costs depend on three factors: The size of the marquee, how much additional equipment is needed, and how long the marquee will be up for. Our team are ready to take the details of your event and get a quote back to you so you can make a fully informed decision.
Are marquee weddings cheaper?
Marquee weddings are often seen as the cheaper option and while, in some cases, this can be true it’s not an axiom of wedding planning. Hiring marquees for a wedding can certainly be budget-friendly but only if you have the land or venue free or at a low cost.
Choosing a venue for the event will incur costs straight away. The main benefit of a marquee for your wedding is the freedom to have your event exactly as you dreamed- reinforcing our notion that a marquee is a blank canvas for your wedding.
Do you need insurance?
The answer to this question would be a definite yes. If something gets damaged due to the marquee, or if it turns out to be faulty, an insurance policy will protect you. You need to ask the marquee supplier whether they are insured or you could be the ones who are liable to pay.
If they do have insurance, find out exactly what issues it covers. This will stop you from getting any nasty surprises later on. If they don’t, find an insurance company that will provide an appropriate policy or choose an insured marquee supplier instead.
How to decorate a marquee for a wedding
A marquee is a blank canvas and we suggest starting from there and working your way in. First choose the style, traditional, frame, or pagoda, then choose the lining. Does the lining need to fit a particular colour scheme? Do you want little LED lights to imitate starlight? We have many options for marquee lining.
Then think about your entertainment. Do you need a stage for a band? We can provide that too! Moving in, have a think about the furniture you’d like. Matching chairs and table sets are in our repertoire. Then start to think about your table decorations as they’ll need to fit your flowers and overall theme.
Can you have a vintage and rustic wedding marquee?
Yes! This is a great theme and marquees are the perfect basis for a vintage wedding. Having a rural rustic theme works extremely well in a marquee set up in a country field.
Can you hire staff for a marquee wedding?
Yes, hiring staff can be done through a private company or via the venue your marquee is adjacent to. We don’t organise staff but can get you in touch with venues and push you in the right direction.
If you have any other questions that aren’t included in our marquee wedding Q&A or need further assistance, please see our FAQs page, or if your question isn’t answered there, contact the Lewis Marquees team.
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